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GY04 XAL

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,209 mi
Last recorded180,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 180,209 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 178,902 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 178,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing rear seat belts not visable (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 174,749 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 174,737 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 170,371 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2023 170,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 166,966 miles

All brake discs corroded

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

Spare tyre defective

o/s headlight pattern poor

slight corrosion to all sill supports/outriggers

Fail 18 Jul 2022 166,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake discs corroded

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

o/s headlight pattern poor

slight corrosion to all sill supports/outriggers

Pass 29 Jul 2021 165,609 miles

all brake discs corroded

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside rear outer sill damaged

play in front roll bar D bushes

power steering pump damp

Pass 14 Jul 2020 163,180 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING PUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

INNER FACE OF ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 25 Jul 2019 161,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

power steering pump damp

Pass 27 Jun 2018 159,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

offside rear brake flexi hose close to axle

power steering pump damp

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 155,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake flexi hose close to rear axle

power steering pump damp

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 147,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing close to the limit

slight brake bind on the offside front wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering pump has misting of power steering fluid

Fail 14 Jul 2014 143,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering pump has misting of power steering fluid

Pass 17 Jul 2013 140,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 136,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,449 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 131,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,704 miles

Both rear brake discs are pitted

Centre seat is not fitted

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2010 123,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre seat not fitted

Gearbox oil leak

Rear disc pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 107,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2008 85,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 64,000 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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GY04 XAL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY04 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY04 XAL is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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